Agri Aware is delighted to announce the return of its flagship Open Farm event this June with an exciting new addition for 2025. The event will take place in two counties, in Kildare and a brand-new Open Farm experience in Galway.

Open Farm is the flagship event in Agri Aware’s mission of enhancing agricultural literacy, giving the public and schoolchildren a unique opportunity to experience a working Irish farm firsthand and understand the journey of food from farm to fork.

Returning once again, the Kildare Open Farm will be hosted on the Doran family’s dairy farm in Donadea. On Thursday, June 12th, the farm will welcome over 800 primary school students from Kildare and Dublin for a dedicated Schools Day. Students will explore how dairy products are made, learn about sustainable farming practices, and develop a deeper appreciation for where the food they consume comes from.

On Saturday, June 14th, the farm gates will open to the general public for a fun, educational and interactive day out for all ages. Visitors will enjoy self-guided tours, a mini-farm village, food demos, kids’ games, and the chance to speak with the Doran’s about how they care for their animals and the environment.

Making its debut this year, the Galway Open Farm will be hosted by Aonghusa Fahy on his beef farm in Ardrahan. The Schools Day will take place on Thursday, June 12th, followed by the public Open Farm Day on Sunday, June 15th.

Just like in Kildare, students and the general public will have the opportunity to engage directly with the Fahy’s, see modern beef farming in action, and understand the vital role Irish beef farms play in producing high-quality food sustainably.

Open Farm is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the National Dairy Council, the Irish Farmers’ Association, Tirlán, Our Food Connects, ABP, Teagasc, Kildare Milk Producers Group and the Fresh Milk Producers Group. Agri Aware has teamed up with Agriland Media as the official media partner for Open Farm for 2025.